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May
19

Advice on my first BTL from Sunderland

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Hi there, I’m planning on buying my first BTL property and would be grateful if you could share your advice on a few areas, my goal is to be a full time landlord in five years’ time with an adequate sized portfolio enough to provide me with a decent income and build from there, I… Read more

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May
19

Where are the best areas to invest in student property in Liverpool?

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With low property prices and a high number of students, it is unsurprising that Liverpool is a popular city for investors looking at student property. Properties in some postcodes fare better than others, so we are pinpointing the best area to invest in student property in Liverpool. When considering student accommodation investments, individuals must examine… Read more

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May
19

Rallying call as landlord letters pass 1,500 mark in just 48 hours

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More than 1,500 landlords have written to prospective MPs calling for a reversal of the recent devastating tax changes threatening to cripple the PRS. The letters were set out within 48 hours of an appeal by RLA chairman, Alan Ward, asking for support in lobbying candidates to give a firm commitment to challenging policies that […]

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May
19

The Liberal Democrat’s Plans for Rental Housing

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Liberal Democrat’s Manifesto: Unlike Labour, “For the Many (tenants), and Not the Few (landlords), the Lib Dems have come up with a much more palatable set of proposals as far as private landlords are concerned. The Lib Dems say that they will: “Help people who cannot afford a deposit by introducing a new “Rent to […]

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May
18

Scottish Landlord Registration – does it work?

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There has been some talk about landlord registration or licensing schemes in England, those already operating and those proposed by politicians. I have properties in Scotland where there is a Landlord Registration Scheme in place. All landlords throughout Scotland are supposed to be registered. I say supposed to be because I know that many are… Read more

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May
18

Conservatives must reform tax to help landlords

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The Conservatives must reform tax to support landlords if they want to hit housing targets, says RLA chairman Alan Ward. The association says the Conservative manifesto, released today does not go far enough to support individual landlords who are providing vital homes to rent. Unlike the Labour and Liberal Democrat manifestos, the Conservative document is […]

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May
18

Conservative Manifesto 2017 for the PRS

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The Conservative Manifesto 2017 says they will act in specific markets including the PRS and housing market, but they are very light on detail and content. They confirmed that they will continue with the ban on letting agent fee and said the following under the heading ‘Cutting the Cost of Living’. We will also improve… Read more

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May
18

Labour’s Plans for Renting…

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Labour Manifesto: “For the Many, Not the Few” If Labour’s plans for renters are anything to go by, they are certainly sticking to their maxim, for the PRS – for the many tenants, and certainly not for the few landlords. This is a radical throwback to the era of rent controls and tenant’s security of […]

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May
17

Lib Dems’ mandatory licensing plan

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Mandatory licensing for PRS homes is at the heart of the Liberal Democrats’ housing plans, outlined in its election manifesto today. Other controversial proposals included in the document are plans to allow councils to levy up to 200% council tax on second homes, which would include buy-to-let properties and ‘buy to leave empty’ investments from […]

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May
17

Halifax Druggies Making This Lovely Flat Unlettable

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After nearly 30 years in this business and being the founder of Property118 and run the forum since 2011 I thought I had encountered most problems. However, this is a new one for me. The picture above is my “problem property”. It is in Queensway, Halifax, West Yorkshire HX1. My tenant has moved out because… Read more

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